Today, a bi-partisan group of Senators and House members introduced a fully-inclusive Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), which would prohibit most employers across the country from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender workers. Our region’s very own Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) is a principal sponsor of the legislation and introduced the bill, and Senator Patty […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Guest Blogger Mary K. Robertson is part of Pride Foundation’s community in Oregon. She shares the triumphant story of Eugene’s Soromundi Choir, a musical place that celebrates song and diversity. Oregon’s largest lesbian choir is ready to hit the road in support of LGBTQ youth. Soromundi: Lesbian Chorus of Eugene will tour the Pacific Northwest […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Thank you for the memories. On my last day as Pride Foundation’s Director of Communications, I had a chance to reflect on the last three years of working for the Northwest’s LGBTQ community. With the rebranding project, Washington Referendum 74 campaign, and build-up of our regional team all complete, it’s time for me to pack […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Guest blogger Stacey Prince founded the Beyond the Bridge Fund at Pride Foundation. Here, she reflects on her experiences and how she believes positive changes are being made for LGBTQ folks since founding the fund in 2010. “What do you want for your birthday?” People asked, and I didn’t know what to tell them. Really, […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The tide is turning for LGBTQ equality in Idaho. On Monday night in Moscow, the city council unanimously passed a citywide non-discrimination ordinance that includes protections based on sexual orientation and gender identity and expression in housing, employment, and public accommodations. The city clerk has confirmed the ordinance will go into effect later this month. […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…